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UHJ 975Y

1983 Rover SD1

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

184,549 mi
Last recorded184,549 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Rover SD177,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHJ 975Y
MakeRover
ModelSD1
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 184,549 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 184,529 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 183,095 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 183,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 181,937 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion N/S/F Floor

Pass 20 Aug 2020 181,228 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 16 Apr 2019 179,686 miles

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 May 2018 179,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 178,328 miles

see seperate document.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 177,358 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 176,203 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 24 Apr 2014 175,137 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 175,134 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 13 Aug 2012 174,209 miles

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Pass 5 Aug 2011 173,511 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 172,741 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 170,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 169,747 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 167,788 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 166,185 miles

How Reliable is the Rover SD1?

Based on 8,363 MOT tests across 1,000 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
589
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 405
Steering rack gaiter split 340
parking brake recording little or no effort 278
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 265
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UHJ 975Y is a 1983 Rover SD1 in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1983 Rover SD1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 77,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover SD1 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UHJ 975Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover SD1 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 43 years old, this Rover SD1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UHJ 975Y registered?

UHJ 975Y is a 1983 Rover SD1, first registered on 9 February 1983.

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